Seattle’s minimum wage requirement increased by 79 cents from last year. The new wage of $20.76 per hour is one of the highest in the country. The owner of Bebop Waffle Shop told us it’s been a tough start to the new year since she had to permanently close her doors.

A 2-1 Conor Garland goal celebration was short-lived for Vancouver Canucks fans, as immediately after Vancouver took the lead in their matchup against the Seattle Kraken, goaltender Thatcher Demko left for the Canucks' dressing room.

Demko is slated to start on the road against Seattle on Thursday, per Rob Simpson of Vancouver Hockey Now. Demko wasn't available for the start of the season due to a knee injury, and he's struggled since making his season debut Dec.